Category: Civilization
Mausoleum of the first Qin emperor Ming Dynasty & Mausoleum of Sun Yat-sen in China
The first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang (c. 259–210 BCE), unified China into a single political entity. He standardized scripts, weights, measures, and coins throughout the territory, and roads, fortifications, and major defensive walls were built during his reign. However, the most impressive… Continue Reading “Mausoleum of the first Qin emperor Ming Dynasty & Mausoleum of Sun Yat-sen in China”
Tax Reform in Curaçao stalls amid Political Controversy
The ‘modernization’ of Curaçao’s tax system is structurally underway, but without political priority, reforms are unlikely to move forward. That is the key conclusion of the latest Landspakket progress report by Cft covering the period from April to September 2025. While substantial preparatory work… Continue Reading “Tax Reform in Curaçao stalls amid Political Controversy”
The Queen of Sheba & King Solomon
Queen of Sheba (flourished 10th century bce) was, according to Jewish and Islamic traditions, the ruler of the kingdom of Sabaʾ (or Sheba) in southwestern Arabia. In the biblical account of the reign of King Solomon, she visited his court at the head of… Continue Reading “The Queen of Sheba & King Solomon”
Machu Picchu in the Cordillera de Vilcabamba in the Andes Mountains
Machu Picchu, site of ancient Inca ruins located about 50 miles (80 km) northwest of Cuzco, Peru, in the Cordillera de Vilcabamba of the Andes Mountains. It is perched above the Urubamba River valley in a narrow saddle between two sharp peaks—Machu Picchu (Old… Continue Reading “Machu Picchu in the Cordillera de Vilcabamba in the Andes Mountains”
Curacao 30 Mei 1969 Protesten
Vandaag, 56 jaar geleden, oOp 30 mei 1969 brak op Curaçao een volksopstand uit die diepe sporen heeft nagelaten in de geschiedenis van het eiland en het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden. Meer dan vijftig jaar later blijven de gebeurtenissen van die dag resoneren – niet… Continue Reading “Curacao 30 Mei 1969 Protesten”
Mexico’s Triumph over the French @ Cinco de Mayo
Before Cinco de Mayo became associated with tacos and margaritas, the day served as a reminder of Mexico’s triumph over the French. Celebrated annually, Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over the Second French Empire, led by Napoleon III, at the Battle… Continue Reading “Mexico’s Triumph over the French @ Cinco de Mayo”
Dutch Royal Family escapes to England during Wold War 2
During the German invasion, the Dutch royal family stayed at Noordeinde Palace in The Hague. German troops had landed in the vicinity of The Hague. The attack was repelled, but not all of the troops were defeated. The provinces of Brabant, Rotterdam, Gelderland, and… Continue Reading “Dutch Royal Family escapes to England during Wold War 2”
Caribbean Guilder, Kings Day & Mass Tourism
Date : 26/04/2025, Time 10.46 AM Tourism can make human beings more comfortable with nature’s wonders and cultural sites, but with it comes the responsibility to keep them safe. Unfortunately, some sites have suffered enormous losses due to uncontrolled tourist activity. Here are five… Continue Reading “Caribbean Guilder, Kings Day & Mass Tourism”
When was Jesus Christ born?
The birth of Jesus Christ is commemorated by millions of people around the world with Christmas celebrations on Dec. 25. Yet, most scholars agree that he wasn’t born on that day, or even in the year A.D. 1. Researchers have speculated that the Roman… Continue Reading “When was Jesus Christ born?”
France Castles # 5 : Château de Commarque, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Mysterious Château de Commarque was abandoned for centuries, and even today, much of the château is in ruins. The original castle was built in the 12th century. During the Hundred Years’ War (1337—1453), the master of the castle, the Count of Commarque, was fighting… Continue Reading “France Castles # 5 : Château de Commarque, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine”
France Castles # 6 : Château de Trécesson, Campénéac, Brittany
You know when you launch into a Monopoly game that drags on for so long that you feel it will never end? That’s the case for the spectral card players at Château de Trécesson, doomed to play Cheat for all eternity. Well, we don’t… Continue Reading “France Castles # 6 : Château de Trécesson, Campénéac, Brittany”
France Castles # 7 : Château d’Olhain, Pas-de-Calais, Grand-Est
The French are renowned for their cuisine, so is it any wonder that there’s a castle with a haunted banquet hall? On a wet and windy autumn night (as tends to be the setting for ghost stories), the Lord of d’Olhain was enjoying a… Continue Reading “France Castles # 7 : Château d’Olhain, Pas-de-Calais, Grand-Est”
Artificial Intelligence to become Judge, Jury and Executioner
Artificial intelligence is being weaponized across all facets of life, and Google’s recent change of principles is a sign of things to come. Last week, Google revised its artificial intelligence principles, removing the company’s stance against using AI to develop weapons or technologies or… Continue Reading “Artificial Intelligence to become Judge, Jury and Executioner”
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